Jobs at Insurance Institute of Uganda- Executive Officer

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Reporting to the Governing Council, the CEO will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, coordination, promotion and effective management of IIU programs; and for providing technical support to the Council. Specifically the key duties and responsibility will be to: Plan, direct, supervise and control all the institutes activities assigned to the Secretariat in meeting the obligation of the Institute as established under the provisions of the constitution and by-laws of the Insurance Institute of Uganda. Lead the process of accreditation and quality assurance in higher education. Build and nurture a highly disciplined and motivated workforce. Develop strategies to promote, protect and maintain the credibility and image if IIU Ensure compliance with the constitution, public financial and non financial statutory requirements. Develop, recommend and implement policies, plans, budgets and management information and control systems designed to achieve the Institute’s objectives and priorities as specified by the Governing Council in its annual plans. Maintain high level contacts at policy and Chief Executive Level with national, regional and international public and private organizations to ensure effective achievement of the objectives of the Institute. Co0rdinate the membership of the Institute, promote good public relations and networking with the organizations whose activities interface with those of the institute. Organize and prepare for General meetings, Council meetings seminars and workshops and follow up the implementation of the decisions and resolutions. Job Requirements Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability and confidence to interact with Government officials at policy level and executives of member organizations and network with other organizations whose activities interface with those of the Institute. Sound knowledge of the insurance sub sector and be flexible in keeping up to date with international developments in insurance policy and practice. Excellent knowledge of higher education landscape. Proven track record in research and management. Good leadership and effective team management skills. Qualifications Masters degree in business administration, economics, finance, law, or management or its equivalent will be an added advantage. Insurance professional qualifications will be an added advantage. Experience of at least 5 years in management position in reputable organization. How to Apply: Applications with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, transcripts, names of three referees and the applicant’s daytime telephone contact should be sent to: Dama Consultants Limited 10th Floor Uganda House P.O. Box 3967, Kampala Uganda Tel: +256-414-235 944 Email: damaconsultantsltd@yahoo.com The closing date for receiving applications is 18th May 2012. Dama Consultants Limited accepts no liability for incomplete submission, late and/or misdirected transmission of applications. Note: Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Deadline: 18th May 2012